NAICS Code for Roofing Contractor
The NAICS code for a roofing contractor is 238160, Roofing Contractors. It covers roof installation, repair, replacement, coatings and shingles. Gutters belong to siding contractors (238170), even though many roofers install them. When roofing is bundled into a bigger renovation, agencies often post it under a general construction code like 236220.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 238160 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 238170 Siding Contractors | You mainly install gutters, downspouts or siding. | $19 million or less in receipts |
| 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | Roofing is one part of a larger building renovation you manage as a general contractor. | $45 million or less in receipts |
| 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | You consult on roofs without doing the work. | $19 million or less in receipts |
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How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a roofing contractor?
The NAICS code for a roofing contractor is 238160, Roofing Contractors. It covers roof installation, repair, replacement, coatings and shingles. Gutters belong to siding contractors (238170), even though many roofers install them. When roofing is bundled into a bigger renovation, agencies often post it under a general construction code like 236220.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238160?
A business counts as small under NAICS 238160 with $19 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.